4451 N Paulina St #E2ChicagoIL60640
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 4451 N Paulina St #E2, Chicago, IL, 60640 in Chicago is the 1.60 coverage ratio: rent of $3,553/mo versus a $2,226/mo debt payment on a $495,000 property. Rental yield 8.61%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $136,759 by year five, with $4,559/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $177,269.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(209) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,553 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,565 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1904
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$329 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60640, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 43,511 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,891 (27.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,557 (63.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,063 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $401,517 |
| Average Home Value | $482,067 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
38,789
Single Family
3,659
Multi-Family
35,130
Businesses
1,824
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Condo
Built in 1904
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$329 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60640, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 43,511 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,891 (27.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,557 (63.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,063 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $401,517 |
| Average Home Value | $482,067 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
38,789
Single Family
3,659
Multi-Family
35,130
Businesses
1,824
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Connie Grunwaldt • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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